jealous
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The actor gives a distinguished, surprising performance as the jealous general in Simon Godwin’s superb production at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A. I’m jealous of anyone who’s building a trip around seeing the solar eclipse in its path of totality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
But her younger brother was actually jealous of her - as he believed she'd had more time with their dad.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In her 12th genre-defying novel, Moreno-Garcia delivers a pulpy noir–telenovela mashup that would make James M. Cain jealous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“What were you guys talking about?” he asked, speaking even faster than usual, as if he was concerned—or jealous.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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